Father Ted creator denies harassing trans girl

Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan has pleaded not responsible to harassment and prison harm towards a transgender girl.

The Irish comedy author, who additionally created The IT Crowd and Black Books, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Courtroom in London on Monday.

The 56-year-old denied two prices together with considered one of harassing Sophia Brooks, 18, a transgender activist, on social media in October.

He’s additionally accused of damaging her telephone through the “Battle of Concepts” convention in London in the identical month, at which he was a speaker. The case will go to trial in September.

Mr Linehan spoke to substantiate his identify, date of beginning and his plea.

He stated outdoors court docket afterwards that he had for six years defended “the rights of ladies and kids” and had confronted abuse and threats.

Mr Linehan should return to the court docket for trial on 4 September.

He’s accused of harassment by posting abusive feedback on social media between 11 and 27 of October, and of injury to a telephone to the worth of £369.

He was granted bail on situation he did to not contact the complainant immediately or not directly.